Thoughtful Thursday & How Do You Like Your Eggs?

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THE IMPORTANCE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOU

Do you remember the movie, “Runaway Bride?”

I have been thinking about this movie and a powerful lesson it shares.

This is a romantic comedy that was released in 1999. 

The film weaves a story around the character of Maggie Carpenter, played by Julia Roberts, a spirited and independent woman known for her peculiar tendency for leaving her fiancés at the altar. 

Dubbed the "Runaway Bride" by the media, Maggie's series of failed weddings become the subject of a critical news report by Ike Graham, played by Richard Gere.

Ike is a cynical New York columnist who, after his own run-ins with love and marriage, is intrigued and somewhat amused by Maggie's story.

In search of a interesting story and perhaps a bit of personal redemption, Ike decides to travel to Maggie's small hometown of Hale, Maryland. 

His goal is to write a detailed exposé on her, aiming to understand the reasons behind her fear of commitment. 

As Ike immerses himself into the town and Maggie's life, his initial motives begin to shift. 

Through a series of events, interviews, and personal interactions, Ike and Maggie find themselves drawn to each other, despite their initial reluctance and mutual frustrations. 

Throughout the movie, Ike conducts interviews with the men previously engaged to Maggie, whom she left stranded at the altar. 

In his quest for insights, Ike poses an unusual yet telling question about how Maggie prefers her eggs. 

The responses from the ex-fiancés invariably reflect their own preferences, with replies ranging from “Scrambled, just like me” to “Poached, just like me,” highlighting how Maggie's tastes seemingly mirrored those of her current partner.

As the plot unfolds, Ike finds himself defending Maggie in front of her family, which sparks a heated exchange between the two after Maggie leaves frustrated. 

During the argument, Ike questions Maggie about her identity, highlighting her tendency to adjust her preferences, such as how she prefers her eggs, to align with her partners' choices – from scrambled eggs with the priest to fried with the deadhea 

Maggie tries to defend herself by saying, “That is called changing your mind.” To which Ike replied, “No, that's called not having a mind of your own.”

This is such a power example of disconnecting from one's self and forgetting who you are.

How is your relationship with yourself?

Do you know what kind of eggs you like?

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